RV Shows are a great
place to begin your search for local reputable RV dealers. They are generally scheduled for January and
February in the Northeastern US when dealerships are slowest.
RV Shows provide you
the opportunity to see newest models and talk to dealerships that you may not
have heard of, and reduce your expenses and time by not having to drive to many
different dealerships. As a customer you can see and compare prices,
brands, layouts, and more with one stop shopping. There is always a huge
range of quality & prices. So when comparing units, make sure you’re
comparing the prices of like models of differing brands. One RV may look
like another one, but you need to compare the options, construction, equipment,
and features they both have to offer. See who offers the best deal but remember
if the dealer isn’t reputable or isn’t equipped to work on the RV, or is
located too far away to conveniently return the RV for service, your purchase
may not turn out to be the best deal. Don’t be afraid to talk with other
RVers at the show. Many of these people have years of RV experience and
knowledge of different products and dealerships. Most will be honest and
tell you when and where they’ve gotten the best deals &
service.
We talk to dozens of
RV owners each year. One of the biggest complaint we hear is that campers
bought their RV from one of those big “discount dealers” that is 4-5 hours
drive away, have trouble with it, and it’s a pain to take it back to the big
discount dealership, and the local dealerships don’t have time to work on
it.
If you think about it,
you can kind of understand the local dealer’s position. After all, you
didn’t buy it from them, and them doing the work and getting the refund from
the factory is very time consuming to their business. Time is
money. That time also means time that they are taking away from serving
the customers who did buy from them. Who can blame them? If you
were their buying customer, you wouldn’t want to stand in line behind a repair for
a non-customer, would you? There, you have it. So, keep that in
mind, these small business owners can’t compete with these “Wal-Marts” of the
RV industry on price because they can’t buy the volume of RVs those mega
discount RV dealerships can. But, those big discount RV Dealerships can’t
and don’t offer you that home town connection, service, and responsiveness that
your local RV Dealer can. And remember,
you’re not just purchasing an RV, you’re supporting your neighbor’s and their
employees families!
Buying an RV from a
local reputable dealer insures you the best possible service, convenience, and
shortest distance to travel for maintenance, repairs, & warranty
work. It is always a good idea to visit the dealership’s physical
location before you buy, check out their service department, service hours,
etc. In addition, many RV dealers offer show discounts and sometimes
manufacturer rebates are available. So not only do you save money with
the one stop shopping, but there are huge savings in the purchase prices!
RV shows sometimes include educational seminars, entertainment, and raffles for
door prizes, free RVs, and more! So
there are a lot of potential gains to attending! Show specials also sometimes include
discounts or coupons from campgrounds. So, your new RV sometimes comes
with savings to use it, too!
For more information
about local RV Dealers who have partnered with campgrounds in Western PA who
offer $800.00 in free Camping with the purchase of a new RV from those
dealerships in a Very Special Camper (VSC) Discount Offer, visit our website
at: http://meadvillekoa.com/discounts/
RV shows aren’t just
for RV dealers to showcase new and used RVs. RV shows offer a wealth of
information on the whole RVing industry. Most campgrounds & RV resorts
are slow or closed for the winter. RV shows allow campgrounds to showcase
new activities, special events, new amenities & extended stay (aka seasonal
camping) availability to potential campers. Make sure you stop by their
booths and find new places to explore and exciting things to do with your
family this summer!
You can also find
information for aftermarket RV products, RV accessories, RVing insurance,
Camping or RVing Clubs, Discount Clubs, pick up brochures, camping directories
for your state and other states, or the free KOA directory for the
whole USA and Canada and more!
You don’t even have to
own an RV to enjoy camping or go to the RV Shows! Even if you don’t intend to buy an RV, you
can learn about cabin camping or pick up information about campgrounds for tent
camping! Many people think of camping as
‘roughing it” with a tent, on the ground, in the rain, and a less than
pleasurable “vacation”. This is no longer the case. For about the
price of a hotel room, most campgrounds are now offering cabin rentals.
Prices for the cabin rentals vary by campground and the amenities
offered. “Camping cabins” are generally the least expensive because they
offer the fewest amenities. They are generally one room with beds and a
table. Cottage Cabins sleep 2-4 people may offer kitchenettes, or a few
more amenities. Deluxe cabins are lodges with deluxe facilities like multiple
bedrooms, full kitchens, and bathrooms. There is no requirement to own an
RV to have a family fun camping vacation! You can enjoy the luxury of
RVing with a camping vacation in a cabin and not miss any of the campground
recreation programs and planned activities!
Why not pack up the
family for a fun winter-day activity and attend one of the local RV shows in
your area. Invite a friend to come along, and enjoy a day of looking forward
to a summer camping season filled with friends & fun at these RV
Shows:
Cleveland, Ohio RV
Super Show, January 4 – 8, at the I-X Center, Cleveland, OH. Info on show hours, admission, and parking fees
along with discount coupons for admission available on their website at: http://www.ohiorvshow.com/!
Pittsburgh RV Show
January 07 - 15 At David Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA! See their website for show hours,
admission prices, parking, and discounts offered at: http://www.pittrvshow.com/! Check them out on Facebook (they raffle off
free tickets)! And follow us on Facebook
at https://www.facebook.com/MeadvilleKOA,
for a chance to win free tickets too!
Erie RV Show Feb 11 - 14 At the Bayfront Convention Center, Erie, PA! The show entrance is family affordable and the parking is free, but the limited floor space limits the number of dealers and RVs on display! For more info see their website online at: http://www.eriepromotions.com/RV/eri/default.aspx
Butler RV Show at the Clearview Mall is Feb 17-19 during Mall hours. This show features Penn RV Center in Titusville.
There is no entrance fee and parking is free, making this show very
family affordable and fun! See the mall website for mall hours at:
http://www.shopclearviewmall.com/events.php. Penn RV Center is online at:
https://www.facebook.com/pennrv/?fref=ts
We invite you to
attend any and all of these RV Shows! Stop by the KOA Kampgrounds booth
and pick up some brochures, a KOA directory and a KOA bag! Tell folks in
the booth that you received your invitation to the RV Show from Meadville KOA
Campground! We hope to see you there!
By Robyn Chilson
Robyn and her husband Tim Chilson, are CPO campground
owners who own and operate Meadville KOA.
You can reach her at https://meadvillekoa.com.
